2026 Grade 8 Intake applications are now welcomed

Heather Secondary School is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Grade 8 intake are now open.

Rooted in tradition and driven by a commitment to excellence, Heather offers more than education—we offer learning journeys shaped by values, discipline, and purpose. We seek families who are equally invested in preparing young people not only for academic achievement, but for life.

Application forms for admission to Grade 8 next year (2026) will be handed out physically to interested parents/guardians, on normal school days from 24 April 2025 (Thursday) to 9 May 2025 (Friday) between 8:00 to 10:00 at the Heather Secondary School Library

Parents/Guardians seeking admission for their child/ward are required to:

  • Collect and sign for the admission form personally from Mrs C. Sheik between the stipulated times above. The form is also available for download here.

  • Complete the admission form and attach certified copies of all compulsory documents as listed below:

    • Birth certificate of learner

    • Identity documents of both parents/guardians

    • Proof of residence (eg. Municipal account)

    • Grade 7 (2025) first term academic report.

The admission form must be fully and correctly completed with information that can be verified as correct. Failure to do so will result in the application being delayed or rejected.

Completed admission documents must be handed in at Heather Secondary for consideration before 16 May 2025 (Friday).

Please note:

  • A non-refundable deposit of R 2500,00 to be paid on acceptance.

  • Due to limited spaces, a maximum of 220 applications will be considered.

  • Preference will be given to learners living in close proximity to the school.

It is our vision to...

to be recognised as the hallmark of educational excellence,

where every learner is equipped to navigate and shape our dynamic society.

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At Heather Secondary School, we are committed to empowering our learners with the knowledge, values, and skills to thrive in a changing world. To continue providing quality education, enhanced resources, and safe, inclusive learning spaces, we need your support.

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OUR INSPIRATION

Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.

Albert Einstein

One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.

Malala Yousafzai

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Nelson Mandela
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If not us, then who?

and as we make it our Mission...

...to developing well-rounded individuals who excel academically, embrace diversity, and embody the values of our motto 'By Concord and Harmony', ensuring that each learner is poised for success and service to their community

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